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Backhoe Safety: How They Work and Their Hazards 12m • 5 Lessons • Essential In this Backhoe Safety: How They Work and Their Hazards course, you’ll learn the key functions of backhoes, how to prevent tip-overs and collisions, and how to safely manage common hazards such as overhead power lines and underground utilities.
Dump Truck Safety – How They Work and Their Hazards 15m • 5 Lessons • Essential In this Dump Truck Safety – How They Work and Their Hazards course, you’ll learn how dump trucks function, the types used in construction, and how to stay safe when operating or working near them. You’ll explore rollover risks, struck-by and crushing hazards, and stability tips to avoid accidents and injuries.
Dump Truck Safety: Operating and Spotting for a Truck 13m • 5 Lessons • Essential In this Dump Truck Safety: Operating and Spotting for a Truck course, you’ll learn the core responsibilities of dump truck operators and spotters, including pre-trip inspections, safe dumping practices, and clear communication techniques to prevent accidents.
Excavator Safety: How They Work and Their Hazards 13m • 5 Lessons • Essential In this Excavator Safety: How They Work and Their Hazards course, you’ll learn how to operate excavators safely, recognize and avoid hazards, and follow best practices for inspection and maintenance. You’ll also understand the roles of operators, spotters, and ground workers in preventing accidents.
Excavator Safety – Operating and Spotting for Excavators 12m • 5 Lessons • Essential In this Excavator Safety – Operating and Spotting for Excavators course, you’ll learn how to operate excavators safely, use spotting techniques effectively, and manage common jobsite hazards. You’ll also explore how to maintain communication and follow proper excavation procedures to prevent accidents.
Front-End Loader Safety: How They Work and Their Hazards 11m • 5 Lessons • Essential In this Front-End Loader Safety course, you’ll learn how front-end loaders function, the hazards they can pose, and the best practices for staying safe on the job. You'll also discover how to prevent tip-overs, avoid struck-by accidents, and respond safely to electrical contact incidents.
Front-End Loader Safety – Operating and Spotting for Front-End Loaders 13m • 5 Lessons • Essential In this Front-End Loader Safety – Operating and Spotting for Front-End Loaders course, you’ll learn how to prepare a loader for use, operate it safely, and act as a spotter to guide the machine. You’ll also understand how to recognize hazards and avoid common mistakes that lead to accidents.
Skid Steer Safety: How They Work and Their Hazards 12m • 5 Lessons • Essential In this Skid Steer Safety course, you’ll learn how skid steers work, their common hazards, and how to prevent tip-overs, collisions, and struck-by accidents. You’ll also explore proper handling techniques and safety protocols to protect yourself and others on the job.
Skid Steer Safety – Operating and Spotting for Skid Steers 13m • 5 Lessons • Essential In this Skid Steer Safety – Operating and Spotting for Skid Steers course, you’ll learn how to prepare, inspect, and operate a skid steer safely, as well as how to be an effective spotter. You'll discover key safety steps, hand signals, and site awareness strategies that reduce risks and improve communication.
Aerial Lifts in Industrial and Construction Environments: Types of Lifts and Their Hazards 14m • 6 Lessons • Essential In this Aerial Lifts in Industrial and Construction Environments course, you’ll learn about different types of aerial lifts, key safety standards from OSHA and ANSI, and how to identify and avoid major hazards. You’ll also understand the requirements for inspections, training, and safe use programs.
Aerial Lifts in Industrial and Construction Environments: Working With and Around a Lift 12m • 7 Lessons • Essential In this Aerial Lifts in Industrial and Construction Environments course, you’ll learn how to safely set up, operate, and work around aerial lifts. You'll explore hazard awareness, fall protection, lift positioning, and shutdown procedures to ensure your work at height is done securely and efficiently.
DOT “Reasonable Suspicion” Testing Overview for Managers and Supervisors 15m • 6 Lessons • Essential In this Reasonable Suspicion Testing Overview for Managers and Supervisors course, you’ll learn how to identify signs of drug and alcohol use, make fair and lawful referrals, and follow DOT regulations for testing. You’ll also discover how to approach employees respectfully and protect your company from legal risks.
Backhoe Safety: Operating and Spotting for a Backhoe 12m • 5 Lessons • Essential In this Backhoe Safety: Operating and Spotting for a Backhoe course, you’ll learn how to safely operate and work around backhoes, recognize common hazards, and follow procedures that protect both operators and spotters.
Scissor Lifts in Industrial and Construction Environments 22m • 9 Lessons • Essential In this Scissor Lifts in Industrial and Construction Environments course, you’ll learn how to inspect, operate, and move a scissor lift safely. You’ll also understand how to prevent tip-overs, falls, and contact with electrical hazards, and how to respond when something goes wrong.
Hot Work Safety and the Permitting Process 13m • 7 Lessons • Essential In this Hot Work Safety and the Permitting Process course, you’ll learn how to control fire risks by using OSHA’s hot work permitting system, follow safety protocols for open flame and spark-producing tasks, and perform hot work with confidence and care.
DOT Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections 15m • 6 Lessons • Essential In this DOT Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections course, you’ll learn how to perform required pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections, identify common violations, and keep your CMV in safe operating condition.
Backing Basics and Straight Line, Offset and Parallel Parking for CMV Drivers 20m • 6 Lessons • Essential In this Backing Basics and Straight Line, Offset and Parallel Parking for CMV Drivers course, you’ll learn how to perform key backing maneuvers safely, avoid common hazards, and use visual tools like mirrors and the GOAL method to reduce the risk of accidents.
Backing Basics and “Alley Dock” Backing and Parking for CMV Drivers 16m • 5 Lessons • Essential In this Backing Basics and “Alley Dock” Backing and Parking for CMV Drivers course, you’ll learn how to back up safely, use mirrors and spotters effectively, and complete alley dock maneuvers with precision in tight or angled spaces.
Crane Safety in Industrial and Construction Environments 15m • 8 Lessons • Essential In this Crane Safety in Industrial and Construction Environments course, you’ll learn how to recognize crane hazards, follow OSHA safety standards, inspect equipment, and apply safe lifting and rigging techniques to protect yourself and your team.
Rigging Safety in Industrial and Construction Environments 14m • 8 Lessons • Essential In this Rigging Safety in Industrial and Construction Environments course, you’ll learn how to select, inspect, and use rigging equipment safely. You’ll also understand how to calculate load limits, spot hazards, and support safe crane and hoist operations.
Personal Protective Equipment in Construction Environments 18m • 9 Lessons • Essential In this Personal Protective Equipment in Construction Environments course, you’ll learn how to choose, wear, and maintain proper protective gear to reduce your risk of injury on the job.
Arc Flash 14m • 7 Lessons • Essential In this Arc Flash course, you’ll learn what arc flashes are, how they differ from electric shock, and how to prevent serious injuries through safe work practices, proper PPE, and electrically safe working conditions.
Forklift Safety for Pedestrians 22m • 8 Lessons • Essential In this course on Forklift Safety for Pedestrians, we'll explain how forklift accidents occur in the workplace and what steps you, the pedestrian, can take to avoid these accidents. We'll cover topics such as keeping a safe distance, practicing operator-pedestrian awareness, and walking safely around a forklift. By the end of this course, you'll be better equipped to stay safe when working around forklifts.
Forklift Pedestrian Safety for Operators 24m • 7 Lessons • Essential In this course on Forklift Pedestrian Safety for Operators, we'll explain how forklift accidents occur in the workplace and what steps you, the forklift operator, can take to avoid these accidents. We'll cover topics such as preparing to drive a forklift, best practices for driving forklifts, and how to stay safe as a pedestrian. By the end of this course, you'll be better equipped to stay safe when working with forklifts.
Forklift Safety: Industrial Counterbalance Lift Trucks 24m • 8 Lessons • Essential In this course on forklift safety, we’ll explore the different elements involved in the safe operation and handling of industrial counterbalance lift trucks, also known as forklifts. We’ll highlight what makes forklifts different from other powered vehicles, how to make proper use of the mast and forks, and what to know to drive a forklift safely around your workplace. You’ll also learn procedures for inspecting and maintaining forklifts, as well as how to either refuel or recharge a forklift.
Suspended Scaffolding Safety in Construction Environments 20m • 5 Lessons • Essential Some jobs require you to work suspended in midair using a scaffold. Safety is especially important when working high off the ground. There are OSHA regulations dealing specifically with working on scaffoldings. While there are many kinds of scaffolds covered by OSHA regulations, this course will cover Suspended Scaffolding Safety in Construction Environments.
Supported Scaffolding Safety in Industrial and Construction Environments 17m • 7 Lessons • Essential In this course, Supported Scaffolding Safety in Industrial and Construction Environments, you will learn how supported scaffolds are structured. We will discuss the many hazards associated with them, as well as OSHA regulations that have been established to reduce these hazards. You will also learn procedures employees should follow to work with supported scaffolds safely.
Suspended Scaffolding Safety 20m • 5 Lessons • Essential Some jobs require you to work suspended in midair using a scaffold. Safety is especially important when working high off the ground. There are OSHA regulations dealing specifically with working on scaffoldings. While there are many kinds of scaffolds covered by OSHA regulations, this course will cover Suspended Scaffolding Safety in Construction Environments.
Aerial Lifts, Hoists, and Rigging in Industrial and Construction Environments 1h 19m • 24 Lessons • Essential Learn the processes of safely using aerial lifts and rigging equipment, and how to avoid potential hazards.
Manual Pallet Jack Safety 17m • 6 Lessons • Intermediate A pallet jack allows an individual worker to move a palletized load around a workplace easily and efficiently. When misused a pallet jack can cause serious injury or property damage. This course is designed to show you how to handle a manual pallet jack safely. You will learn the hazards associated with pallet jacks, as well as the procedures you should follow to prevent accidents and injuries.
Motorized Pallet Truck Safety 16m • 6 Lessons • Intermediate Motorized pallet trucks are more agile and easier to handle than a forklift and can be used to move loads. Almost all electric pallet jack accidents are preventable and the root cause for most motorized pallet truck accidents is human error. To address the hazards that are associated with motorized pallet trucks, OSHA created the "Powered Industrial Truck Standard". Learn what the standard is and how to use these machines safely and effectively.
Loading Dock Safety 16m • 6 Lessons • Essential According to Industrial Safety & Hygiene News, 25 percent of all industrial accidents occur at the loading dock. And for each accident that occurs, there are about 600 near-misses. A loading dock can be a very busy place. It is important to understand the hazards that you can encounter working on a loading dock and how to avoid them.
Forklift Safety 22m • 8 Lessons • Intermediate Forklifts are an essential tool for industrial workplaces but safety is essential to its proper use. This course is designed to show you how to inspect a forklift, understand how to keep a forklift stable under different conditions, and safety precautions for operating as well as refueling and recharging forklifts.
Forklift and Powered Industrial Truck Safety 26m • 9 Lessons • Essential In this course on Forklift and Powered Industrial Truck Safety, we’ll explore different elements involved in the safe operation and handling of powered industrial trucks. We’ll highlight the different classes of powered industrial trucks and how they operate, and you’ll learn the proper procedures for inspecting, maintaining, and operating them in a variety of different work environments. By the end of this course, you’ll have a solid understanding of forklift stability and handling.
Industrial Protective Equipment 17m • 10 Lessons • Essential "On-the-job" injuries affect all types of people doing all types of work. Each year over 1,000,000 workers are injured at a cost to employers of over $100 billion annually. However, studies have shown that the great majority of these workplace injuries could have been prevented if proper safety procedures and workplace practices had been followed. This course has been specifically created to assist construction workers in selecting proper Personal Protective Equipment.
Tool Safety for Industrial Environments 17m • 8 Lessons • Essential Most people have injured themselves with a tool at least once in their lives. In fact, learning to use some tools seems to "require" a little pain. Unfortunately, tool accidents result in thousands of serious injuries and hundreds of deaths each year, most of which could have been avoided by simply handling tools safely. To avoid these types of accidents, employees need to know how to handle their tools safely. But this can be a difficult task since every tool has its own unique set of hazards. This course will show how accidents can be significantly reduced by applying good general safety rules, and reviews what hazards are associated with the specific types of tools we use.
Machine Guard Safety 16m • 8 Lessons • Essential Machinery comes in many sizes and shapes, and it can present many different types of hazards. Each year thousands of employees across the country are injured by the machines they are most familiar with and which they believe are safe. OSHA estimates that the lack of machine guarding is the second most frequent safety violation in industrial workplaces today. This course is designed to help employees understand the dangers of working with machinery and how those risks can be minimized by proper installation and use of safety guards and devices.
Welding Safety 12m • 8 Lessons • Essential People have been welding in one form or another for over 2,000 years. But like many industrial processes, welding can be very dangerous. Whether an employee is working with the hazardous gases of an "oxyacetylene" unit, the high voltage of "stick welding", or the combination of gas and electricity that powers "MIG" and "TIG" operations, flying sparks, toxic fumes, electric shock and high temperatures are just some of the things that can make welding a dangerous proposition. This course explains to employees the number of hazards associated with welding, and provides them with the information they need to work safely when involved with welding operations.
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